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12 extreme accessories for people in denial about winter

For the next four or five months, you might as well hibernate in the biggest scarf you can find. That, or invest in a balaclava.

Some people go in for a pair of simple, stylish gloves, but others — the brave, the few — would love to never think about winter at all. These people are the ones donning scarves so large you can't see a face behind all the prime Merino wool. You know no one behind that scarf can feel a thing.

Fashion accessories for people in denial about winter

You might think ice grips for your flats and heels are excessive, but Mynxx would disagree. The company just started offering ice grips in four colors. You just attach the elastic sleeve to your shoes and then remove them when you're back inside.

Freezing your feet off in flats is just what winter is — that's where these come in. Not only do they have lambskin lining, they also have a non-skid sole, whereas most flats are prone to sliding on icy surfaces.

Entrepreneur Nancy Johnston founded Tengri after a trip to Mongolia, spending time among Yak herders. The Tengri store sells several different fashionable winter accessories, all made of yak fur, which is notoriously heavy and warm.

The second-generation Bluetooth ear warmers from 180s are the perfect combination of weather-ready and useful. They're compatible with Bluetooth-enabled devices and when fully-charged can play music for eight hours.

Sure, spike boots are useful, but you don't always need those things sticking out there. These retractable spike boots have a dial on the heel you can turn to release the six spikes built into the sole.

You won't be able to do much in these winter mittens from Rab Ascent, but if you're taking an alpine hike or in below zero weather, they're perfect. They're made out of a strong outer shell and European goose down insulation.

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